Mental health is an extremely important component of overall health and wellbeing. Being a college student-athlete comes with its own unique set of mental health challenges, and athletes are often reluctant to ask for help for a variety of reasons. This site provides resources we hope will help you to
elevate your mental health and wellbeing.
tools for student athletes
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Know Before You Go
MENTAL HEALTH PLANNING FOR YOUR ARRIVAL AT NYU
Transitions are not easy. Whether you are coming from high school or transferring from another college, there can be questions and a need for direction.
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You Are Not Alone
COMMON STRUGGLES FOR ATHLETES
While every athlete has their own story, many college athletes experience the same struggles and face similar challenges along the way. -
SEEKING HELP
Weight training, class, practice, class, work, study, repeat. Everyone has an individual approach to these challenges, and it is normal to need help to support and maintain your mental health along the way. -
Self-Care Strategies to Elevate Your Wellbeing
Self-care techniques can be practiced in your own space and on your own time, and they can help to combat the daily stresses that come with being a college athlete. -
Mental Conditioning for Sport Performance
Are you ready to get your head in the game? Mental conditioning can improve your performance on the field by preparing you mentally for the challenges or practice and competition. -
Mental Wellbeing Starts with Physical Wellbeing
Athletes put so much time and energy into practice and physical training for their sport. But what you do to support your body off the field matters just as much as the effort you put into your daily workouts.
DECREASING THE STIGMA
“My own situation and struggles came about from the same sorts of things that every other student-athlete deals with: stress with competition, stress with practice, and stress with school.”
— Evan Lindley, men’s volleyball
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